6442LP840_UG.qxd 10/10/03 9:22 AM Page 2 LP 840/LP 850 ® ® LP 840/LP 850 ® INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION PROJECTOR. USER’S GUIDE InFocus Corporation 27700B SW Parkway Avenue Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-9215 1-800-294-6400 • 503-685-8888 Fax: 503-685-8887 http://www.infocus.
Declaration of Conformity Canada Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation, 27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 USA European Office: Strawinskylaan 585, 1077 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conform to the following directives and norms: This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the included Quick Set Up card. For complete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to this User’s Guide. Electronic versions of this User’s Guide in multiple languages are available on the included CD and on our website.
Projector components and features: front Introduction Your new multimedia projector provides three computer, three video, and two audio inputs, one audio output, RS-232 control, and has XGA 1024x768 resolution. Optional user-changeable short, fixed short, long and super long throw lenses make this a flexible product suitable for many different uses. The projector is easy to connect, easy to use, and easy to maintain.
Connector Panel The projector provides three computer and three video connection options: • one M1-D (DVI with USB) • one VESA computer • one BNC (RGBHV and Pr, Pb, Y) • one component RCA video (Pr, Pb, Y) • one S-video • one composite RCA video VESA computer M1-D computer monitor component video RS232 serial control wired remote RJ-45 lock The projector provides computer and video connectors for audio support: • two composite RCA stereo audio (L, R) • one audio out • two audio ins for
Positioning the projector To determine where to position the projector, consider the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. Here are some general guidelines: • Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen. The projector (with the standard lens) must be at least 3 feet (0.9m) from the projection screen.
Connecting a computer connect computer cable Required computer connections Connect one end of the VESA computer cable to the Computer 2 connector on the projector. Connect the other end to the video port on your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you first need to disconnect the monitor cable from the computer’s video port. Connect the black power cable to the connector on the back of the projector and to your electrical outlet.
If you are using a desktop computer and want to see the image on your computer screen as well as on the projection screen, plug the monitor cable to the Monitor out connector on the projector. connect monitor cable You can also connect to your computer using a BNC cable. Connect the BNC connectors on the BNC cable to the appropriate Computer 3 connectors on the projector. Connect the other end to the video port on your computer.
Displaying a computer image remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. Press the power switch on the back of the projector to the on position, then press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. I The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen is displayed and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. press Power button 2 O press Power switch 1 ? No startup screen? Get help on page 19.
First-time projector use with Windows 98 a The first time you connect a computer running Windows 98 to the projector, the computer recognizes the projector as “new hardware” and the Add New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow these instructions to use the Wizard to load the correct driver (which was installed with your Windows operating system). If you are running Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Window XP, skip these steps and go to “Adjusting the image” on page 13.
Skip this page if you did not connect a USB mouse cable For Windows 98: • If you connected the USB cable, the Add New Hardware Wizard appears again. Drivers must be installed to use the USB functionality. • The Wizard launches two times. The first time it detects a USB Human Interface Device (for the keyboard). The second time it detects a USB Human Interface Device (for the mouse). For Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows XP: • The USB drivers are automatically installed.
Adjusting the image adjust height Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release buttons on each side of the projector’s front to extend the elevator feet. release button release button elevator foot elevator foot Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle (perpendicular) to the screen. adjust distance See page 43 for a table listing screen sizes and distances.
Connecting a video device connect A/V cable Standard video connections Plug the audio/video (A/V) cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on the video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Video 3 connector on the projector. Plug a white connector into the left audio out connector on the video device and plug a red connector into the right audio out connector on the video device.
You can also connect to your video device using a BNC cable. Connect the BNC connectors of the BNC cable to the appropriate Computer 3 connectors on the projector. Connect the other end to the video port on your video device. Use the A/V cable’s audio connectors as described on the previous page (the yellow connectors on the A/V cable are not used). connect BNC cables R When 4 BNCs are connected, the projector handles a composite synch on H.
Displaying a video image Press the power switch on the back of the projector to the on position, then press the Power button on the top of the projector. press Power switch I remove lens cap The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen is displayed and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. press Power button 2 O Remove the lens cap. 1 ? No startup screen? Get help on page 19.
Adjust the zoom or focus by pressing the power Zoom or power Focus buttons on the keypad until the desired image size and focus are produced. adjust Zoom and Focus zoom focus You can also adjust the zoom and focus via the menus. See page 32 If the image is not on the screen or viewing area, adjust the it by pressing the lens shift button on the keypad. adjust Lens Shift lens shift Press the upper Lens Shift button to shift the lens upward. Press the lower Lens Shift button to shift the lens downward .
Shutting down the projector Troubleshooting your setup The projector automatically blanks the screen after no active source is detected for 30 minutes. This blank screen helps preserve the life of the projector. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed. If your image appears correctly on the screen, skip to the next section. If it does not, troubleshoot the setup.
Source Troubleshooting Problem Solution Result No startup screen Plug power cable in, press power switch, press power button. Remove lens cap.
No computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” A Adjust computer refresh rate in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced> Adapter (location varies by operating system) Signa l rang out of e Computer image projected A You may also need to set a different resolution on your computer, as shown in the following problem, “Image fuzzy or cropped” 20 A
Image fuzzy or cropped AA A Set your computer’s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector (Start>Settings>Control Panel>Display>Settings tab, select1024x768) Image clear and not cropped A For a laptop, disable laptop monitor or turn-on dualdisplay mode Remote control navigation buttons not working with my computer Connect USB cable (page 8) then load USB drivers, if needed (page 11). Or, connect wired remote cable and reboot your computer (page 8).
Projector troubleshooting Problem Solution Result Image not square Adjust keystone the Picture menu Square image Image not sharp Adjust the focus on the keypad or Sharpness in the Picture>Advanced menu Correct image AB AB Image does not fit 16:9 screen Change aspect ratio to 16:9 in Picture>Aspect ratio menu 22 Correct image
Turn on/off Ceiling in Settings>System menu Image upside down BA Image reversed left to right AB Turn on/off Rear in Settings>System menu A Projected colors don’t match source Correct image Correct image AB Adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, contrast in the menus COLOR Correct image COLOR 23
Lamp won’t turn on, Temp LED solid red (page 46) solid red Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow projector to cool for one minute Unplug projector; wait one minute; plug in projector and turn it on: lamp lights star tu scre p en temp lamp Lamp won’t turn on, Lamp LED blinking red (page 46) Lamp must be replaced (page 40) star tu scre p en temp blinking red Lamp turns on lamp 24
Image not centered on screen Move projector, adjust zoom or lens shift on keypad, adjust height Adjust horizontal or vertical position in Picture>Advanced menu Still having problems? If you need assistance, visit our website or call us. See the inside of the back cover for a list of all contact numbers and relevant web addresses. This product is backed by a limited two-year warranty. An extended warranty plan may be purchased from your dealer.
Using the keypad buttons Most buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an overview of their functions: power–turns the projector on (page 10) and off (page 16). lens shift–shifts the projected image up or down zoom–moves the projected image closer or further away. focus–adjusts the clarity. menu–opens the on-screen menus (page 31). up/down arrows–navigates to and adjusts settings in the menus (page 31). select–confirms choices made in the menus (page 31).
Using the remote control LED navigation buttons The remote uses two (2) provided AAA batteries. They are easily installed by sliding the cover off the remote's back, aligning the + and - ends of the batteries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover. laser button To operate, point the remote at the projection screen or at the projector (not at the computer). The range of optimum operation is about 30 feet (9.14m). To use the laser pointer, press and hold the Laser button.
Using the audio connect audio cable To play sound from the projector, connect your source to the Audio In connector on the projector. To adjust the volume, use the buttons on the keypad or remote. To adjust the balance, or loudness, use the Audio menu (see page 35). To mute the sound, press the Mute button. Troubleshooting audio adjust volume If there is no sound, check the following: • Make sure the audio cable is connected. • Make sure mute isn’t active.
Optimizing computer images Presentation features After your computer is connected properly and the computer’s image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general information on using the menus, see page 31. Several features are provided to make giving presentation easier. The following is an overview, details are found in the menu section on page 31. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, or Brightness in the Picture menu. • Change the Aspect Ratio.
Optimizing video images Customizing the projector After the video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general information on using the menus, see page 31. You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See page 35 to page 39 for details on these features. • For rear projection, turn Rear mode on in the Settings>System menu.
Using the menus Dot To open the menus, press the menu button on the keypad or remote. (The menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.) The Main menu appears. Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to highlight the desired submenu, then press the Select button. Menu button To change a menu setting, highlight it, press Select, then use the up and down arrow buttons to adjust the value, select an option using radio buttons, or turn the feature on or off using check boxes.
Picture menu To adjust the following six settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press select to confirm the changes. Keystone Vertical increasing keystone Zoom: allows you to adjust a lens to zoom in and out. Highlight Zoom, then press the up or down arrows on the keypad or remote. Focus: allows you to adjust the lens focus for an image. Highlight Focus, then press the up or down arrows on the keypad or remote.
Presets: The provided Presets optimize the projector for displaying computer presentations, photographs, film images, and video images. (Film input is material originally captured on a film camera, like a movie; video input is material originally captured on a video camera, like a TV show or sporting event.) You can use the preset as a starting point, then further customize the settings for each source. The settings you customize are saved in the preset for each source.
Advanced settings Sharpness: (video sources only) changes the clarity of the edges of a video image. Select a sharpness setting. Sharpness Color Space: This option applies to computer and component video sources. It allows you to select a color space that has been specifically tuned for the input signal. When Auto is selected, the projector automatically determines the standard.
Settings menu Audio: allows adjustments to the Balance and Volume. Also allows you to turn on and off the Internal speakers, and projector startup Chime. Settings menu Sources: allows you to assign a particular input to a specific source key when using the Integrator remote. Also allows selection of a default Startup Source and enables or disables Autosource. Audio Sources>Power-up Source: this determines which source the projector checks first for active signal during power-up.
Screen Save: automatically blanks the screen after no signals are detected for five minutes. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed. Screen Save is disabled when Power Save is enabled. Save Screen Startup Logo: allows you to display a blank Black, White, or Blue screen instead of the default screen at startup and when no source is detected. It also allows you to capture and display a custom startup screen.
PiP: (Picture in Picture) allows you to overlay a smaller window showing the video source on top of the larger computer source window. Only video sources 2 and 3 (composite and S-video) support PiP. You must have both a computer and video source connected to use PiP. You can’t show a computer image in the smaller PiP window, only a video image. You can select a small, medium, or large window.
Network: The projector has an RJ45 Ethernet connector that supports network connections and TCP/IP protocols. This will allow for the control and management of the projector over a corporate network. The following fields are accessible when DHCP is not checked and available for manual entry of data. IP Address: Identifies the projector on the network. Network Network Info Subnet mask: Separates the network address part of the IP address. Default gateway: The IP address of the local router.
Maintenance clean the lens with a soft dry cloth and non-abrasive cleaner NOTE: When you are performing maintenance activities on your projector, keep in mind that you should only remove screws that are single-slot, or flathead, screws. Any other type of screw, such as a phillips or star should not be removed. These types of screws should only be removed by technical support experts. Cleaning the lens 1 Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth.
6 To remove a lens, push the lever inside the lens housing and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Remove the lens. lever inside lens housing 7 To install a new lens, place it in the opening through the front of the projector, aligning the red dot (near the base of the lens) with the red dot on the projector. Turn clockwise until you feel the lens click into place. 8 Tighten the captive screw to the lens housing door.
4 Loosen the three captive screws on the lamp module. loosen the captive screws on lamp module WARNINGS: • To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you replace the lamp. • Do not drop the lamp module. The glass may shatter and cause injury. • Do not touch the glass lamp screen. Fingerprints can obscure projection sharpness. • Be extremely careful when removing the lamp housing. In the unlikely event that the lamp ruptures, small glass fragments may be generated.
Cleaning the dust filter 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable. turn off and unplug the projector 2 Wait 60 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly. WARNING: To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you clean or replace the dust filter. wait 60 minutes 3 Remove the dust filter grill door on the side of the projector by pulling down on the two tabs at the grill’s top. 4 Press the tab on the center of the dust filter and lift it off.
Appendix Table 2: Projection sizes: Short Fixed lens (0.8:1 throw ratio) Image Size Projected image size NOTE: Visit our website for an interactive image size calculator. Table 1: Projection sizes: Standard lens (1.5 - 2.2:1 throw ratio) Minimum Image Maximum Image Diagonal Image (feet/m) Image Width (feet/m) Diagonal Image (feet/m) Image Width (feet/m) Min Distance 3/0.9 1.7/0.52 1.46/.42 2.5/0.76 1.82/0.55 5/1.5 2.84/0.87 2.27/.69 4.17/1.27 4.55/1.39 10/3.0 5.68/1.73 4,55/1.39 8.33/2.
Table 3: Projection sizes: Short Zoom lens (1.1 -1.51 throw ratio range) Minimum Image Maximum Image Minimum Image Maximum Image Diagonal Image (feet/m) Image Width (feet/m) Diagonal Image (feet/m) Image Width (feet/m) Min Distance 4.2/1.3 1.28/0.39 1.02/.31 2.39/0.73 1.91/0.58 4.55/1.39 10/3.0 3.05/0.93 2.44/0.74 5.68/1.73 4.55/1.39 11.36/3.46 9.09/2.77 20/6.1 6.1/1.86 4.88/1.49 11.36/3.46 9.09/2.77 13.33/4.06 22.73/6.93 18.18/5.54 30/9.1 9.15/2.79 7.32/2.23 17.05/5.2 13.
Table 5: Projection sizes: Super Long throw lens 3.9 - 7.3:1) Minimum Image Maximum Image Diagonal Image (feet/m) Image Width (feet/m) Diagonal Image (feet/m) Image Width (feet/m) Min Distance 7.5/2.3 1.28/0.39 1.03/0.31 2.4/0.73 1.92/0.59 25/7.6 4.28/1.3 3.42/1.04 8.01/2.44 6.41/1.95 50/15.2 8.56/2.61 6.85/2.09 16.03/4.88 12.82/3.91 75/22.9 12.84/3.91 10.27/3.13 24.04/7.33 19.23/5.86 100/30.5 17.12/5.22 13.70/4.18 32.05/9.07 25.64/7.82 125/38.1 21.4/6.52 17.12/5.22 40.
LED Behavior LED color/behavior Meaning Power: blinking green Temp: N/A Lamp: N/A The power switch has been toggled on and the software is initializing, or the projector is powering down and the fans are running to cool the lamp. Power: blinking green (once) Temp: N/A Lamp: N/A Power Save or Screen Save. Power: solid green Temp: N/A Lamp: N/A The power switch has been toggled on and the software has initialized or the projector has been powered off via the remote.
A read command returns the range and the current setting, for example: RS-232 commands Communication Configuration Read Command Examples Visit our website for additional RS-232 settings and information.
Write Command Examples Command Min Max Default Auto Power 0: disable 1: enable APO at RW 0 1 0 ARZ at RW 0 2 2 Error Conditions Aspect Ratio 0: Native 1: 16:9 2: 4:3 Not all commands are supported for all projectors. If an unsupported command is issued, the command will be ignored. If a command is received that is not understood, a ‘?’ character will be returned indicating the command was not understood.
Function Command Min Max Default Step Function Contrast CON at RW 96 160 128 1 Color Space 0: RGB 1: SMPTE240 2: REC709 3: REC601 7: Auto CSM at RW 0 7 7 Green Gain GCG at RW 0 100 50 2 Vertical Keystone DKC at RW 78 178 128 1 Horizontal Keystone DKH at RW 78 178 128 1 Display Messages 0: disable 1: enable DMG at RW 0 1 1 1 Power-up Source 0: computer 1 1: computer 2 2: video 1 3: video 2 4: video 3 5: computer 3 DSC at RW 0 5 0 Startup Logo 0: blank screen 1:
Command Min Max Default Command Min Max Default Time In Hours Last Bulb3 Lasted LB3 at R 0 32766 0 NAV at W 0 4 -1 1 Menu Navigation 0: up 1: down 4: select Lamp Lit 0: not lit 1: lit LML at R 0 NND at RW 0 1 1 0 65534 0 NND 0: disable 1: enable Lamp Hours LMP at R Lamp Reset 0: not reset 1: reset LMR at RW 0 32766 0 Unit Total Time On ONL at R 0 214748 3646 0 Lamp Total On Time (All Bulbs) LMT at R 0 214748 3646 Overscan 0: disable 1: enable OVS at RW 0 1 0
Command Min Max Default Rear 0: disable 1: enable REA at RW 0 1 0 Factory Reset 0: not reset 1: reset RST at W 0 1 -1 Sharpness 5 = Sharpest 6 = Sharper 7 = Standard 8 = Softer 9 = Softest SHP at RW Source 0: computer1 1: computer2 2: video 1 3: video 2 4: video 3 5: computer 3 SRC at RW Screen Save 0: 5 minutes 1: 10 minutes 2: 15 minutes 3: 20 minutes 4: 25 minutes 5: 30 minutes SSV at RW Function 126 0 0 130 5 5 128 Step 1 0 0 Command Min Max Default Color Temp 0: 9300
Command Min Max Default PiP Size Selection 0: off 1: small 2: medium 3: large PSS at RW 0 3 0 PiP Input 3: video 2 1: video 3 PIN at RW 3 4 3 PiP Position 0: lower right 1: upper right 2: lower left 3: lower right 10: user PPO at RW 0 4 2 Function Step 52
Numerics customer service contact information 26 1024x768 resolution 6 D A Default gateway 39 DHCP 39 Display Messages 36 displaying computer image 11 PiP 38 video image 17 Drivers 12 USB 13 Windows 98 13 dust filter, cleaning 43 About 38 Aspect Ratio 38 audio 29 Audio In connector 9, 15 Auto Image 38 Auto Power 36 Autosource 36 B Blank 38 BNC 10, 16 BNC connectors 16 Brightness 14 E Effect Key 38 elevator foot 14, 17 C F Capture Position 37 Capture Start 37 changing the lens 40 cleaning the dust
Info O network 39 IP Address 39 IR Receivers 36 only startup screen appears 20 Overscan 35 L Picture in Picture 38 Picture menu 33 PiP 38 Power button 17 power cable 9, 15 Power Save 36 Power-up Source 36 presentation features 30 projection distance 8 projector connector panel 7 customizing 31 positioning 8 setting up 8 shutdown 19 troubleshooting problems 19 projector height 14, 17 projector positioning 14, 17 P lamp replacement 41 Lamp Reset 39 lamp won’t turn on 25 Language 39 laptop connecting 9
S W security lock 43 Serial connection 10 serial connection 7 Service 39 Service Code 39 Settings menu 36 shutdown projector 19 solid red 47 Source 38 Source troubleshooting 20 Sources 36 Subnet mask 39 S-video connector 15 warranty 26, 57 Windows 2000 13 Windows 98 12 Windows ME, XP 13 wired 9 wired remote 9 X XGA 6 Z zoom 14, 18 T Tint 18 Troubleshooting 20 troubleshooting 19 U USB, using your mouse 9 V video 16 Video button 17 video connections optional 15 standard 15 Video connector 15 video ima
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6442LP840_UG.qxd 10/10/03 9:22 AM Page 2 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE… call InFocus Customer Ser vice directly at 1-800-799-9911. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. WARNING: This product contains a lamp which contains mercury. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances and regulations.
6442LP840_UG.qxd 10/10/03 9:22 AM Page 2 LP 840/LP 850 ® ® LP 840/LP 850 ® INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION PROJECTOR. USER’S GUIDE InFocus Corporation 27700B SW Parkway Avenue Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-9215 1-800-294-6400 • 503-685-8888 Fax: 503-685-8887 http://www.infocus.